SAFE CARAVANING
Caravanning safety in Australia is something that covers a very broad range of topics. For instance, with a few basic precautions, most Australians can travel just about anywhere (COVID-19 restrictions being the exception) without worrying about their personal safety.
However, safety on the road is a different matter and that involves several items to be checked on both the caravan or tow vehicle and there’s also the driver to consider.
SAFETY CHECK — CARAVAN
When compared to a tow vehicle, a caravan looks to be mechanically and electrically simple but there are quite a few items that should be checked and/or serviced regularly. Brakes, bearings, breakaway system, running lights and tyres all come into that category. An item that sometimes gets forgotten is the fire extinguisher — that it’s in good condition and not time expired.
Tyres should frequently be checked to make sure they are operating at the correct pressure. In addition to that, tyres do have a ‘life’, even if the tread still looks good. Tyre manufacturers recommend that tyres that are five or more years old should be inspected
